2008 Kalamazoo County Fair Queen Pageant

  The Kalamazoo County Fair is proud to announce its 1st Annual Queen Pageant to be held on Monday, August 4 at 7p.m. in Room A of the Community Building. Doors open at 6:30p.m. with a sell out crowd expected, so you will want to purchase your tickets early. A group of talented young ladies will vie for the opportunity to represent the Kalamazoo County Fair for the upcoming year. Our newly crowned Queen and her Court will host their first duty during the Fair’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, August 5. Throughout the year, they will visit other area fairs, participate in parades and take part in service club presentations, official grand openings and other special events.

  Wright Beauty Academy will present the newly crowned Kalamazoo County Fair Queen with a full scholarship totaling $8000 to be used at their Portage location. “A career in cosmetology can mean everything from working in a salon doing cuts, perms and colors, to working in the fashion industry creating looks for runway models and print ads. Cosmetologists also work on stage at industry shows, showing the latest in styles and techniques. The cosmetology course in Michigan is only 1500 clock hours, and can be completed in as little as 11 months full time or 22 months part time.” For more information on the courses, please contact Wright Beauty Academy at 269.321.8708.
 

Kalamazoo’s GOT TALENT!!

The Kalamazoo County Fair will be hosting a talent contest on Saturday, August 9, in the County Center Building, Room A. There will be three categories, described below, with the winner from each category having the opportunity to perform at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit!


Click here for  information sheet and registration form
 

Free Entertainment at the Kalamazoo County Fair

You won’t want to miss the Kalamazoo County Fair’s free entertainment line up offering a variety of activities for the whole family. Our grounds are filled with great things to do for FREE. Bring the entire family and let us entertain you. Call the fair office for more details including times and locations for the following activities:

• Nick’s Kid Show will present three shows each day designed to keep every member of the family entertained. A full family show is scheduled for each evening.
   

• The Make It and Take It Activity Tent will be filled with special craft sessions for children.
  Cost Cutters will be offering complimentary “Spiker Doo’s” from noon – 4pm on Wednesday.
   

• The Miracle of Birth Educational Exhibit presents Mother Nature at her finest – all week long.
   

• Two special Bee Keeping classes are scheduled to be held in the Miracle of Birth Educational Exhibit. Please call for details.
   

• Kid’s Pedal Pull tests the skills of little drivers.
   

• The Burger King will be on hand throughout the week to visit with our guests.
   

• Professional Chainsaw Carvers create pieces of art from logs.
   

• Make sure you visit one of the many livestock areas and competitions. A number of still exhibits will be displayed in Hazel Gray.
   

• Ronald McDonald Show will be on site one time during the week. Please call for schedule.
   

• Musical entertainment will be held throughout the week at the Activity Tent.
   

• A special performance of the 338th Army Band Detachment will be presented on Saturday. Please call for the schedule.
   

• Gladiola Show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
   

• Cooking Shows – please call for schedule.
   

• Watch the Kalamazoo County Talent Show competition on Saturday.
   

• Special Ladies Day activities on Friday including a number of seminars, give-a-ways, and demonstrations – all free.
   

• Walker’s Tae Kwon Do Academy will present a demonstration at the Activity Tent. Call for scheduling information.
   

• Child Development Center of Augusta will have a special activity session each day.
   

• Fire Department Children’s Challenge. Call for schedule.
   

• Farm Safety demonstrations all week long in the Miracle of Birth Educational Exhibit.
   

• Special product sampling by a number of vendors.
   

• Visit the many commercial vendors throughout the grounds and Hazel Gray Building.
   

• See the Flea Market vendors under the grandstand.
   

• Professional Harness Horse Racing on Tuesday and Wednesday beginning at noon. These 2 performances are FREE. Bring the whole family!
   

• Check out the US Army display with lots of activities for the entire family. Try out the chin up bar or play a tune on the Guitar Hero. (Activities subject to change to due availability)
   

• Watch the NBHA Barrel Racing competitions beginning Friday night and throughout Saturday. The fastest racers in the Great Lakes area on are on hand to take home the money!
   

• An entire display area devoted to the latest in farm equipment and supplies.

Contact the Kalamazoo Fair office at 269.349.9791 for a full schedule. Some activities are subject to change while many more are being added!

For more information regarding the pageant, please contact the Kalamazoo County Fair office at 269.349.9791.
Click here for full application, rules and regulations  or contact the fair office.